Here are a few steps to follow if your bird is missing that will help in your search. Please do the following and join Avian Alert and 911 Parrot Alert (Official) facebook groups as soon as possible.
1. Please download, print and follow the guidelines in the Search & Retrieve Protocol for birds which is an important document that will assist in your search. This document provides guidance on what to do and how to search for your bird along with information for retrieving your bird once spotted. It can be downloaded at drive.google.com/file/d/0B78YYzbJx75hMmZyM3J1S3ZiLTg/view?usp=sharing
What To Do If Your Bird Is Found In A Tree
Here are some helpful retrieval scenarios in case your bird is found stuck in a tree which also includes reunited & hydration guidance once your bird has been retrieved. resourcesforlostfoundparrots.blogspot.com/p/retrieval-scenarios.html.
2. Please sign up with and get an urgent lost message posted to nextdoor a free social networking service which will allow you to connect with and alert your neighborhood.
USA: nextdoor.com and ring.com/neighbors
Canada: ca.nextdoor
UK: nextdoor.co.uk
Australia: au.nextdoor.com
3. Please post to the databases and websites located on the Lost & Found Parrots Resource page which are the most frequented for lost and found birds at resourcesforlostfoundparrots.blogspot.com/p/lost-found-bird-databases.html.
4. Please get a lost ad posted in both the ‘lost & found’ and ‘pet’ sections to craigslist.
USA: geo.craigslist.org/iso/us
Canada: geo.craigslist.org/iso/ca and kijiji.ca/
UK: gumtree.com/uk
Australia: gumtree.com.au/
Africa: gumtree.co.za/
5. Please notify and frequently check local vets, shelters, animal control, rspca, and rescues in your area in case your bird is found and turned in. Please check shelters in your area daily as their stray hold period is only 3-7 days or less before birds are adopted out.
USA & Canada: Please register with and check petharbor.com/.
6. Fliers can be made directly from the resource page which can be printed and shared to other lost and found Facebook pages, Instagram, Nextdoor and any other online site.
Create Flier Here: resourcesforlostfoundparrots.blogspot.com/p/create-flier.html
7. Beware of Scams: Unfortunately, there are some who like to prey on owners with missing pets. If you ever receive a text stating your bird has been found, but a verification code is needed - please block the number Immediately. Do Not Ever Send A Code.
Here is more information regarding the Scam.
